High Court of Admiralty: Prize Court: Papers

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This series consists of papers relating to cases concerning ships captured as prize in time of war. Although the papers cover the period 1592 to 1855, the core dates of the bulk of the papers are 1655 to 1817. As well as documents filed during the course of the trial the series contains exhibits.

Between June 1856 and March 1857 (HCA 32/1-1345 only). Tower of London Pieces 1-1820 were transferred between 1856 and 1864, as specified here. It is not known exactly when pieces 1821 to 1846 were transferred, but piece 1847 came from Unsorted Miscellanea in 1981.
1863-1864 (pieces 1346 to 1820). High Court of Admiralty Pieces 1-1820 were transferred between 1856 and 1864, as specified here. It is not known exactly when pieces 1821 to 1846 were transferred, but piece 1847 came from Unsorted Miscellanea in 1981.
Pieces 1-1820 were transferred between 1856 and 1864, as specified here. It is not known exactly when pieces 1821 to 1846 were transferred, but piece 1847 came from Unsorted Miscellanea in 1981.

Unpublished finding aids:

HCA 32/494-1820 will be found listed in detail in IND 1/10324-10325 which are on open access. Please speak to staff at the enquiry desk for the precise location.